Senior Spark Backend Engineer | Big Data Platform Lead

Talan Group; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan Spain is seeking a Senior Backend Spark Developer to join the Client Contribution Platform team. You design and optimize large-scale data processing solutions, drive technical decisions, and ensure platform scalability and reliability.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance the platform architecture while embracing Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. This is a full-time, challenging role in a multicultural environment with international

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing Big Data solutions with Apache Spark.
• Strong experience programming in Scala (preferred) or Python.
• Solid SQL skills and data modeling experience.
• Experience with Azure Databricks, Hive or similar Spark-based environments.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, SonarQube, Nexus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, independent, ownership-driven mindset.
• Experience mentoring others and working in Agile environments.
• English level B2+ or above.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable Big Data solutions using Apache Spark.
• Lead technical decisions and contribute to data processing architecture.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Big Data pipelines.
• Support data integration initiatives across systems and workstreams.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of data applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement solutions.
• Promote Agile practices and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes.
• Mentor and support junior/mid-level developers with best practices.
• Explore AI-assisted development and automation opportunities.

Skills

Apache Spark

Scala

Python

SQL

CI/CD

DevOps

Git

GitHub

SonarQube

Nexus

English B2+

Tools

Azure Databricks

Hive

Job description

Talan Spain is seeking a Senior Backend Spark Developer to join the Client Contribution Platform team. You design and optimize large-scale data processing solutions, drive technical decisions, and ensure platform scalability and reliability.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help advance the platform architecture while embracing Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. This is a full-time, challenging role in a multicultural environment with international